Over Lesocher [on mathematics and economics]

Estimate: $500–$700
Hammer price: $850

Historical auction record. Hammer prices exclude buyer’s premium and taxes.

author

PORTO, MENACHEM ZION (Rapa)

printer

for Bragadin

Place

Venice

Publication

1627

Description

FIRST EDITION. Title within architectural arch. Mathematical tables within the text. THE MOSES CHALfIN COPY

references

Vinograd, Venice 1176

summary

Porto (c.1600-1660) held Rabbinical office in Padua. “He was an excellent mathematician and astronomer, and his works were highly praised by Andrea Argoli and extolled in Italian sonnets by Tomaso Ercaloni and Benedetto Luzzatto.” JE, X pp.133-4; see also A. Yaari, Mechkarei Sepher (1958) pp.303-6

ff.22. Dampstained, small hole on title, neat marginal repair on verso of title not affecting text. Recent cloth-backed boards. 8vo

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